2008 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

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back side of the passenger seatback as shown. Tilting/reclining operation: side) of To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the the power seatback tilt top ( switch 쎻B for more than 0.5 second. The seat- back will automatically tilt forward. To stop the movement, push the top or bottom of the switch. To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push side) of the power and hold the bottom ( Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 switch” later in this section.) 쐌 when the passenger seat belt is fastened. 쐌 when the vehicle speed reaches 4 MPH (7 km/h) and more. The automatic tilting/reclining movement will be stopped: 쐌 when any of the above 4 conditions occur. 쐌 when the power seatback tilt switch (top or bottom) is pushed again. 쐌 when the seatback is moved with the soft top open/close operation. When this interruption occurs, you cannot move the seatback backward from the stopped posi- tion with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select the seatback position. SSS0274 Roadster models — Type B seatback tilt switch. While the switch is held down, the seatback will move backward to the original position that was last selected using the reclining switch (located on the seat cushion). Release the switch to stop the movement. Operation conditions: The power seatback tilt switch does not activate under the following conditions. 쐌 when the passenger seat sliding/reclining switches on the seat cushion are being op- erated. 쐌 when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. (See “Seatback tilt cancel SSS0275 to position, the CANCEL Seatback tilt cancel switch: When the seatback tilt cancel switch 쎻C is pushed the tilting/reclining operation using the power seat- back tilt switch 쎻B will be cancelled. Only the sliding/reclining switches (located on the seat cushion) are operational. Push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the AUTO position to reactivate the power seatback tilt switch. This cancel switch is linked with the automatic passenger seatback tilt function of the soft top operation. See “Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. 1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 CAUTION When a child restraint is installed in the passenger seat, be sure to turn the seat- back tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. Otherwise, the child restraint may be damaged. SSS0204 SSS0178A HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, it up. To lower, push the lock knob 쎻A and push the head restraint down. The ventilated net seats (if so equipped for Roadster models) have non-adjustable head restraints. just pull Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears. WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjust- ment after someone else uses the seat. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SEAT BELTS the severity of PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven. to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any acci- dent. 쐌 Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could im- pair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries. Active Head Restraints are effective for colli- sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions. Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described in the previous section. SSS0508 FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (except for ventilated net seats) WARNING 쐌 Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint. 쐌 Active Head Restraints are designed 1-10 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0136 WARNING 쐌 Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. 쐌 The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly. 쐌 Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. 쐌 Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident. 쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- curely fastened to the proper buckle. 쐌 Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness. 쐌 Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt. 쐌 Never carry more people in the ve- hicle than there are seat belts. This vehicle has only two seating posi- tions. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area. 쐌 If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indi- cate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child. There are three basic types of child restraint systems: 쐌 Rear facing child restraint (should not be installed in this vehicle) 쐌 Front facing child restraint (should not be installed in the Roadster models) 쐌 Booster seat WARNING 쐌 Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a child in your lap or arms. 쐌 Roadster models do not have an an- chor for a top tether strap required SSS0134 semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was mi- nor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur- ing a collision should also be in- spected and replaced if either dam- age or improper operation is noted. 쐌 Once a seat belt pretensioner has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 Removal and installation of the pre- tensioner components should be done by a NISSAN dealer. system 쐌 All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any colli- sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- 1-12 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 for most front facing child restraints. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models. 쐌 Children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropri- ate child restraints. 쐌 Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop. Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental front impact air bag system for the front passen- ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section. The passenger seat is not suitable for use with a rear facing child restraint needed for infants should not be infants. Therefore, transported in this vehicle. All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in this section.) Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protec- tion. Infants Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. Because a rear facing child restraint is not suitable for use in this vehicle, infants should not be transported in it. Small children Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint (except Roadster models). Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for mini- mum and maximum weight and height recom- mendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle por- tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 belt and receive serious internal inju- ries. 쐌 For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING 쐌 Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. 쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap 1-14 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0292A Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks. 쐌 The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat. 쐌 If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passenger some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “Child restraints” later in this section. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is acti- vated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be cer- tain that the seatbacks are completely SSS0290A belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. The front passenger seat belt has two modes of operation: 쐌 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 쐌 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 ward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer. SSS0326 Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract. Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: 쐌 when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. 쐌 when the vehicle slows down rapidly. You can check their operation as follows: 쐌 grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly for- 1-16 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0588 Shoulder belt arm The shoulder belt arm should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull the shoulder belt arm. Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy access to the belt. SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex- tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or passenger seating position. See a NISSAN 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 dealer for assistance if the extender is required. WARNING 쐌 Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts. 쐌 Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident. 쐌 Never use seat belt extenders to in- stall child restraints. If the child re- straint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop. SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE 쐌 To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow CHILD RESTRAINTS the seat belts to retract until they are com- pletely dry. 쐌 If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. 쐌 Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as flexible wires buckles, tongues, retractors, and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced. SSS0099 PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING 쐌 Children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death. 쐌 Children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 to resist the strongest adult the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models. 쐌 Improper use or improper installation of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the ve- hicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident. 쐌 Follow all of the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle. 쐌 If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. 쐌 Child restraint anchor point is de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straint. Under no circumstances is it SSS0100 쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. 쐌 Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. 쐌 Roadster models do not have an an- chor for a top tether strap required for most front facing child restraints. 1-18 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. 쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible. 쐌 After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while hold- ing the seat by the seat belt path. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. The child restraint should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If the re- straint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seating position and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 쐌 When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. it CAUTION 쐌 For Roadster models, when installing a booster seat, be sure to turn off the automatic passenger seatback tilt function with the seatback tilt cancel switch (located on the back of the passenger seatback). Otherwise, the booster seat may be damaged. See “Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s seat” earlier in this section for detailed information. 쐌 Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint. In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt. Several manufacturers offer child restraints for children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 쐌 Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. 쐌 If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is de- signed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. The passenger seat is not suitable for use with a rear facing child restraint for infants. Therefore, infants should not be transported in this vehicle. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 쐌 The three-point seat belt in your ve- hicle is equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which must be used when installing a child re- straint. 쐌 Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (Coupe models only) WARNING 쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front SSS0261 air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child. 쐌 If you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this sec- tion for details. 1-20 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try a different child restraint. SSS0640 Front facing — step 1 Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front pas- senger seat. Move the seat to the rear- most position. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position (if so equipped). Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec- essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See SSS0360B Front facing — step 2 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0651 Front facing — step 3 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. Front facing — step 4 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. SSS0652 SSS0653 Front facing — step 5 5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in this section. 6. 1-22 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the ALR mode. 9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 7. SSS0641 SSS0681 Front facing — step 7 7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on the shoulder belt tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to properly secure the restraint, try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. to further 8. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt Front facing — step 10 should illuminate. 10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light If this light is not illuminated, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this section. Try a differ- ent child restraint. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. is fully retracted, Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 WARNING 쐌 Child restraint anchor point is de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstance is it to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. 쐌 Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child re- straint top tether strap is damaged. SPA1644 Anchor point location The anchor point 쎻A is located on the luggage area floor. A flap is provided in the carpet for easy access and is marked with the label shown. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the pas- senger seat, consult a NISSAN dealer for details. SSS0207 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT (Coupe models only) An anchor for a child restraint with a top tether is provided in this vehicle. If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. Secure the child restraint with the seat belt. the head Guide the top tether strap under restraint as illustrated, and secure it to the anchor bracket. Tighten the strap according to manufacturer instructions to remove any slack. 1-24 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 BOOSTER SEATS PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS SSS0099 WARNING 쐌 Children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death. 쐌 Children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even to resist the strongest adult the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. 쐌 A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision. 쐌 Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the ve- hicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident. 쐌 Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to prop- erly route the lap and shoulder por- tions of the seat belt over the stron- gest portions of a child’s body to provide the maximum protection dur- ing a collision. 쐌 Follow all of the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your ve- hicle. 쐌 If the booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sud- den stop greatly increases. 쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible. 쐌 After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 seat from driver’s seat” earlier in this section for detailed information. 쐌 Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buck- les before placing your child in the booster seat. the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen. 쐌 Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child’s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see “Booster seat instal- lation on front passenger seat” later in this section. 쐌 When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. CAUTION 쐌 For Roadster models, when installing a booster seat, be sure to turn off the automatic passenger seatback tilt function with the seatback tilt cancel switch (located on the back of the passenger seatback). Otherwise, the booster seat may be damaged. See “Tilting and reclining passenger’s LRS0455 Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 1-26 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor mode when us- ing a booster seat with the seat belts. Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the front passenger seat: If you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. 1. Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. (Roadster models only) 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. SSS0363 쐌 Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system. 쐌 Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 쎻1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat 쎻2 should be used. LRS0454 쐌 If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended proce- dures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 structions for adjusting the belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoul- der. Be sure to follow the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing. 7. 6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the “Three-point type seat belt with retrac- tor” earlier in this section. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: 쐌 Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) 쐌 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen- tal air bag (if so equipped) 쐌 Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag (if so equipped for Coupe models) 쐌 Seat belt pretensioner Supplemental front-impact air bag system: NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag system (if so equipped): This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. LRS0454 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head re- straint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjust- able head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- 1-28 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system (if so equipped for Coupe models): This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in certain side impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. The supplemental restraint system is designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and is not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steer- ing wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational. WARNING 쐌 The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower sever- ity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. 쐌 The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status SSS0131 light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section. 쐌 The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sit- ting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, lean- ing forward, sitting sideways or out Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-29 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 erly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section. 쐌 Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates. of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it in- flates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always use the seat belts. 쐌 The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sen- sors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem monitors the severity of a colli- sion and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. 쐌 The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sen- sor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be prop- 1-30 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0132 SSS0016 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-31 SSS0006 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0007 SSS0009 SSS0100 WARNING 쐌 Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a child in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the previous illus- trations. 쐌 Roadster models do not have an an- chor for a top tether strap required 1-32 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0008 SSS0099 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 for most front facing child restraints. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models. 쐌 Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. 쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seri- ously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” earlier in this sec- tion for details. WARNING SSS0101 SSS0159 air bags seat-mounted side-impact Front supplemental and roof- mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped): 쐌 The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, roll- over or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. 쐌 The seat belts, side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0162 door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the pre- vious illustrations. 쐌 Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation. 1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped for Coupe models) 4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sen- sor) 5. Occupant classification system control unit 6. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen- tal air bag modules (if so equipped) SSS0680 1-34 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 7. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 8. Satellite sensors 9. Seat belt pretensioners NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Ve- hicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper air bag system operation. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. It also monitors informa- tion from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor). Inflator operation is based on the sever- ity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classifica- tion sensor. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illumi- nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off.). See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system. If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modifications of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual. When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation. The air bag will deflate quickly after a collision. The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START po- sition. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-35 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 seconds if the system is operational. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can in- crease the risk or severity of injury in an accident. Status light: The front passenger air bag status light is located on the overhead console. The light op- erates as follows: 쐌 Unoccupied passenger seat: The light is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash. 쐌 Passenger seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this section: The light illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash. 쐌 Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is operational. Front passenger air bag: The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is op- erated under some conditions as described Front passenger air bag status light Front passenger air bag and status light SSS0681 WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. 1-36 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system. The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. The occupant classification sensor (pattern sen- sor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, the occupant classification sensor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF. Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag. The occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child re- straints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation. If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object being detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occu- pants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occu- pied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. is in the seat but the If an adult occupant passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly. If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used prop- erly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is still not illuminated, try a different child restraint. If the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). A NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, do not transport a child in this vehicle. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain off. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning located in the meter and gauges light area, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING 쐌 Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause in- jury if the front air bag inflates. 쐌 Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sen- sor (pattern sensor). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury. 쐌 Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury. 쐌 Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. 쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or dam- age to the supplemental air bag system. 1-38 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system. 쐌 Tampering with the front air bag sys- tem may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instru- ment panel assembly by placing ma- terial over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system. 쐌 Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to as- sure proper air bag operation. Addi- tionally, do not stow any objects un- der the front passenger seat or the 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 seat cushion and seatback. Such ob- jects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classifica- tion sensor. 쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury. Installation of 쐌 Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system. 쐌 A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re- pair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the the function of supplemental air bag system. 쐌 The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy iden- tification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. SSS0209A Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems (if so equipped) This section includes the information about both the side air bag system 쎻A and the curtain air bag system 쎻B . Curtain air bags are not available on Roadster models. The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guide- Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag, and seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bags and curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is over. The side air bags and curtain air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of- position occupants. However, all of the infor- mation, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side colli- sions on the side that the vehicle is impacted, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain air bag operation. When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags 1-40 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational. 쐌 Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do WARNING not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door fin- isher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. 쐌 Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system com- ponents will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn your- self. 쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bags and curtain air bags or damage to the side air bag and curtain air bag sys- tems. 쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 쐌 Tampering with the side air bag sys- tem may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatback or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag. 쐌 Work around and on the side air bag and curtain air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Un- authorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag system. * The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy iden- tification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. Seat belts with pretensioners WARNING 쐌 The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be re- placed together with the retractor and buckle as a unit. 쐌 If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system. 쐌 If you need to dispose of a pre- tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- tact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pre- tensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. 쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to or acci- dental activation of the pretension- ers. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious per- sonal injury. 쐌 Work around and on the preten- sioner system should be done by a The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or START position. In this case, the pretensioner may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag and front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped) systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SSS0206 1-42 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag, and pretensioner systems need servicing: 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re- mains on after approximately 7 seconds. 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer. WARNING operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags (if so equipped), curtain air bags (if so equipped for Coupe models) and pretensioners are designed to in- flate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and/or pretensioner systems will not WARNING 쐌 Once a front air bag, side air bag or Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SPA1097 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- in the instrument panel, monitors the ing circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped), roof-mounted curtain side- impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped for Coupe models) and seat belt pretensioner sys- tems. The monitored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag modules, pretensioners and all related wiring. curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner system should be re- placed by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pretensioner system cannot be repaired. 쐌 The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the ve- hicle. 쐌 If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser- vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro- cedures could cause personal injury. 1-44 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 MEMO Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ................................................................... 2-2 Meters and gauges .............................................................. 2-3 Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-4 Tachometer ....................................................................... 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-5 Fuel gauge ........................................................................ 2-6 Engine oil pressure gauge ........................................... 2-7 Volt meter ......................................................................... 2-8 Trip computer .................................................................. 2-8 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-11 Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-11 Warning lights ............................................................... 2-11 Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-15 Audible reminders ........................................................ 2-17 Security systems ................................................................ 2-18 Vehicle security system .............................................. 2-18 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...................... 2-19 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-21 Rear window wiper and washer switch (Coupe models) .................................................................. 2-22 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .... 2-23 Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-24 Xenon headlights .......................................................... 2-24 Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-24 Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-25 Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-26 Instrument brightness control ................................... 2-26 Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-27 Horn ....................................................................................... 2-27 Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................ 2-28 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29 Traction Control System (TCS) off switch (if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29 Clock ..................................................................................... 2-30 Adjusting the time ........................................................ 2-30 Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-31 Storage ................................................................................. 2-32 Instrument pocket (except for navigation system equipped models) ........................................................ 2-32 Sunglasses holder (Coupe models) ........................ 2-32 Cargo net......................................................................... 2-33 Cup holders ................................................................... 2-33 Console box .................................................................. 2-35 Rear floor box ................................................................ 2-35 Rear parcel box ............................................................ 2-37 Stowing golf bags ......................................................... 2-37 Coat hook (Coupe models) ........................................ 2-38 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Windows .............................................................................. 2-39 Power windows ............................................................ 2-39 Automatic adjusting function ...................................... 2-40 Interior lights ........................................................................ 2-41 Room light ...................................................................... 2-41 Map lights ...................................................................... 2-41 Vanity mirror light ............................................................... 2-42 Luggage compartment light (Coupe models) ............. 2-42 Trunk light (Roadster models).......................................... 2-42 HomeLink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped).... 2-43 ........................................... 2-43 Programming HomeLink Programming HomeLink for Canadian customers ....................................................................... 2-45 Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................................................................... 2-45 Programming trouble-diagnosis ............................... 2-45 Clearing the programmed information .................... 2-45 Reprogramming a single HomeLink button ........ 2-45 If your vehicle is stolen ............................................... 2-46 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument brightness control switch 1. Headlight/turn signal switch 2. 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) or switch for Bluetooth Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn 5. Meters/gauges 2-2 Instruments and controls SIC3266 6. Cruise control main/set switch (if so equipped) 7. Trip computer mode/setting switch 8. Wiper/washer switch 9. Center ventilator 10. Passenger supplemental air bag 11. Side ventilator 12. Soft models) top operating switch (for Roadster 13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch (if so equipped) or TCS (Traction control system) OFF switch (if so equipped) 14. Fuel-filler door opener switch 15. Hood lock release handle 16. Fuse box 17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever 18. 19. Navigation system display* or Instrument Ignition switch/steering lock pocket 20. Audio system/Clock 21. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch 22. Hazard warning flasher switch 23. Cup holder 24. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) 25. Heater/air conditioner control 26. Power outlet *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 METERS AND GAUGES 8. Automatic transmission position indicator or Manual transmission shift up indicator (See “Driving the vehicle” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.) 9. Reset knob for trip odometer 10. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) 11. Trip computer setting switch (See “Trip computer” later in this section.) 12. Trip computer mode switch (See “Trip computer” later in this section.) Combination meter: 1. Warning/Indicator lights 2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights 3. Tachometer 4. Speedometer SIC3329 5. Instrument brightness control switch (See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this section.) 6. Fuel gauge 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge Instruments and controls 2-3 墌 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

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